Abortion Fees and Insurance Information

PARKMED NYC COMMITMENT TO SERVICE At Parkmed NYC, we are committed to your health and ensuring that you receive that highest quality OB/GYN care. We go out of our way to ensure that you are able to use ALL of the benefits you are entitled to under your insurance (we accept Medicaid and most insurances). If you do not have health insurance, we will find ways for you to be seen at the lowest possible cost or no cost (free abortion) to you.

WHY NOT USE YOUR INSURANCE?

At Parkmed NYC we accept most insurances and New York State Medicaid Plans upon verification. You have to right to use your insurance for reproductive health services if they are included in your policy. Many insurances cover surgical abortion, medical abortion (The Abortion Pill), aspiration procedures, IUDs, birth control and family planning services. At Parkmed NYC, we will not require you to pay out of pocket in advance for services that your insurance covers. Our Board Certified OB/GYN doctors are in network with most insurance plans and are here to provide you with the highest quality of care.

DON’T BECOME A FINANCIAL TARGETDon’t become a target for offices that take advantage of your vulnerability for financial gain. At Parkmed NYC, we will not require you to pay out of pocket in advance for services that your insurance company is able to verify coverage for us. Our Board Certified OB/GYN doctors are in network with most insurance plans and are here to provide the highest quality care for you. If you have insurance, you are likely covered for surgical abortion, medical abortion (the abortion pill), Aspiration procedures, IUD, Birth control and family planning services. We will contact your insurance before your visit and let you know before your appointment if you have any out of pocket fees.

CAN I PAY CASH?Some patients do not feel comfortable using their insurance for confidentiality reasons. While Parkmed NYC adheres to the strictest standards of confidentiality and HIPPA laws, we understand that some patients may not want a record of elective termination of pregnancy on their insurance statements. We offer reduced rates to patients paying out of pocket. When you call to make your appointment, we can discuss all out of pocket fees with you before you come into the office.

If you choose not to use your insurance for abortion services you can use your insurance for GYN services before and after your termination appointment at ParkmedNYC without a record of the abortion being sent to your insurance provider. Many insurances cover diagnostic testing, pap smears, IUDs, depo injections, birth control pills or the Nuva Ring, as well as treatment for sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STDs/STIs). Regardless of whether or not you wish to pay out of pocket, we can verify your insurance before your visit in order to let you know before your appointment if you have any out of pocket fees.

NO “HIDDEN FEES” At Parkmed NYC there are no “hidden fees”. At Parkmed NYC we check ALL your insurance benefits and call you before your visit. You will know what your out of pocket cost should be before you come into the office. Our Board Certified OB/GYN doctors are in network with most insurance plans and are here to provide the highest quality care for you. Many insurances cover surgical abortion, Medical Abortion (the Abortion Pill), Aspiration procedures, IUD, Birth control and family planning services.

Standard Fees Include:

Your Abortion ProcedureLaboratory Testing for AbortionSonogram / Ultrasound Post Abortion Follow-Up Appointment For abortion services, the most common unexpected fee occurs when a woman believes she is less than 12 weeks pregnant when in fact she is later in the pregnancy. You can use insurance at Parkmed NYC to come in for a pregnancy consultation, including an exam, sonogram, and blood work. These services are normally covered by insurance and allow you to decide what type of procedure you may want.

NO UNEXPECTED CHARGES BILLED AFTER YOUR VISITParkmed NYC will not charge your insurance for services which you might be billed for later. If we are concerned about your insurance rejecting coverage and billing you at commercial insurance rates we will offer you the greatly reduced rates that we offer self-paying patients.

Our Board Certified OB/GYN doctors are in network with most insurance plans and are here to provide the highest quality care for you. Many insurances cover surgical abortion, medical abortion (the abortion pill), the Aspiration procedure, IUD, Birth control and family planning services. If you do not have insurance and must pay out of pocket for health care, we will inform you of the basic cost of services over the phone when you make your appointment.

WHAT IF MY INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER ABORTION, FAMILY PLANNING OR OB/GYN CARE?Unfortunately, some insurances have been eliminating coverage for women’s healthcare services including abortion, contraception, and even limiting cervical cancer screenings. If your insurance does not include these services the caring staff at Parkmed NYC will work with you to help you find affordable options so you can get the health care you need and deserve.

If you have no insurance we can help you apply for Medicaid. If you do not qualify for Medicaid and do not have private insurance coverage do not give up! Parkmed NYC will help! Parkmed NYC offers limited low cost or free abortion services to those who qualify due to extreme financial need.

PREGNANCY CONSULTATIONBy coming to Parkmed NYC early on in the pregnancy for an evaluation you can know what your costs will be the day of your abortion procedure if you are not covered for abortion services or if you choose to pay out of pocket. Our Board Certified OB/GYN doctors are in network with most insurance plans and are here to provide the highest quality care for you. Many insurances cover surgical abortion, medical abortion (the abortion pill), Aspiration procedures, IUD, Birth control and family planning services. We will verify your insurance before your visit in order to let you know before your appointment if you have any out of pocket fees.

WHAT IF I AM NOT SURE I AM PREGNANT / OR I JUST MISSED MY PERIOD? If you think that you are pregnant we urge you to come in for a consultation so that you have all the information you need about your health. Make your decisions based on facts, not guesses.

You can use insurance at Parkmed NYC to come in for GYN services, including consultation with exam, sonogram and blood work. These services are normally covered by insurance even if abortion is not. A consultation allows you to decide what direction you want to go with your pregnancy and care. Knowing where you are in your pregnancy means that you can make these complex decisions with support of Board Certified doctors and with accurate information.

EARLY PREGNANCY OPTIONS Parkmed NYC is dedicated to early pregnancy care. Come in for a free pregnancy test during office hours and you can discuss your options. Parkmed NYC is a comprehensive women’s healthcare center. We want to support women for all aspects of their reproductive health. If you need regular OBGYN services we are here for you. If you have questions about birth control options - we are here for you. If you think that you might be pregnant and want early prenatal care - we are here for you. If you are seeking abortion services - we are here for you. You will always be seen by a Board Certified OB/GYN Doctor at your visit who will be happy to discuss all your concerns. We respect you and your reproductive health choices.

WHAT IS THE COST OF THE ASPIRATION ABORTION PROCEDURE? The aspiration procedure is available at Parkmed NYC. Many insurances will cover some or all of the cost of this procedure. At Parkmed NYC, there are no “hidden fees”. At Parkmed NYC, we check ALL your insurance benefits and call you before your visit. You will know what your out of pocket cost should be before you come into the office. Our Board Certified OB/GYN doctors are in network with most insurance plans and are here to provide the highest quality care for you. If your insurance does not include these services, the caring staff Parkmed NYC will work with you to help you find affordable options so you can get the health care you need and deserve. If you have no insurance, we can help you apply for Medicaid. If you do not qualify for Medicaid and do not have private insurance coverage, do not give up! Parkmed NYC will help!

WE ACCEPT MOST PRIVATE INSURANCES.WE WILL OBTAIN INSURANCE APPROVAL FOR YOU.WE ACCEPT MEDICAID.If you have any questions pertaining to insurance costs, cost of medical/ medication/ abortion pill/ please contact our office and a staff member will gladly assist you. We bill many insurance and HMO plans which include United HealthCare, HealthNet, Oxford, AETNA, Cigna, HIP, Hotel Trades, GHI, BC/BS, 1199, Affinity, and Medicaid and most others. Our fees are competitive and we accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.